What are the impact fee ordinances about?

They govern the establishment and administration of various impact fees in Glades County.

When are the public hearings scheduled?

The first reading is on May 12, 2026, and the second on May 26, 2026.

Where will the public hearings take place?

They will be held at the Glades County Board of County Commissioners Chambers.

May 6, 2026 Public Hearing: 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida, Okeechobee

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS IMPACT FEE ORDINANCES GLADES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Please take notice that the Glades County Board of County Commissioners will hold the first reading of the Impact Fee Ordinances listed below on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM, and second reading (adoption hearing) of the Impact Fee Ordinances on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Glades County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 500 Avenue J, 2nd Floor, Moore Haven, Florida 33471. If approved the ordinances will go into effect 90 days after adoption. ORDINANCE 2026- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDING PARKS & RECREATION IMPACT FEES; IN CHAPTER 121, "IMPACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GLADES COUNTY; TO GOVERN THE ESTABLISHMENT, LEVY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PARKS AND REREATION IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE. AND ORDINANCE 2026- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES; ALL IN CHAPTER 121, "IMPACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GLADES COUNTY; TO GOVERN THE ESTABLISHMENT, LEVY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AND ORDINANCE NO. 2026- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IMPACT FEE; IN CHAPTER 121, "IMPACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GLADES COUNTY; TO GOVERN THE ESTABLISHMENT, LEVY AND ADMINISTRATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AND ORDINANCE NO. 2026- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDING TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES; IN CHAPTER 121, "IMPACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GLADES COUNTY; TO GOVERN THE ESTABLISHMENT, LEVY AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO BRING ANY LEGAL ACTION RELATED TO ANY MATTER DISCUSSED AT SUCH WORKSHOP, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE LEGAL ACTION IS TO BE BASED. IF AN INDIVIDUAL REQUIRES SPECIAL AID OR SERVICES AS ADDRESSED IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY MANAGERS OFFICE AT (863) 946-6000. 42083 LON/Glades 05/06, 13/2026

Public Hearing — 500 Avenue J, Moore Haven, Florida

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